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    Politics 101
    Politics 101
    Politics 101
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    Politics 101

    By Stephen B. Fraser

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    Many people do not understand the Political landscape in the United States. This book attempts to help make sense of some of the basic principles that surround politics today. Written in a very matter of fact style and sometimes delivered with a bit of humor. This book covers history and the current state of our political government.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen B. Fraser
    Release dateMay 12, 2013
    ISBN9781301418565
    Politics 101
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    Stephen B. Fraser

    (1971- ) was born in Sacramento, California. While growing up in North Idaho and Western Montana he learned to appreciate the outdoors and the naturalist lifestyle. He is a confirmed realist, and student of human nature. He has written several short stories under a pen name. His first book was released in February 2012 under his own name. He completed his second book in October. Stephen currently resides in beautiful North Idaho with his dog Ollie where he enjoys camping, fishing, and continues to work in the Healthcare field. When he is not writing he is pursuing his other interests

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      Politics 101 - Stephen B. Fraser

      Preface

      The other day I was sitting in my local coffee shop reading a book and enjoying my coffee when the two people at the next table started talking rather loudly about politics. While I sat there trying to not listen to their conversation I quickly found myself enthralled but what they were saying.

      One talked about how the economy is never going to get back on track because of the Republicans. The other talked about how the Democrats just want to spend more money and run us further into debt. This conversation continued on for several minutes till finally both men finished their coffees and left. While I sat there eavesdropping on their conversation. I noticed several people in the coffee shop listening and nodding when they agreed with a comment or shake their head if they disagreed. Throughout the rest of that day I pondered on the misconceptions that both men had. As well as how politics is the one thing very few people know a lot about.

      The following day I sat down and started writing this book. I figured it would be about 20 or 30 pages long and relatively a quick read. But the more I researched the more I had to put into this book. The result is what you see sitting in front of you know. While I don’t expect everyone that reads this to see things as I do. I hope to make you see how things are done and hope to clear up and misconceptions you might have about the government as well.

      I hope to shed some light on politics in general. First of all I am not a Political Science Major, but I have taken basic government classes in college so I feel that I can be objective. Second while I do affiliate myself with a particular political party it is my attempt not to let that sway this book to one side or the other. Third this is really designed as an overview of the political system not a complete and concise collection of politics as a whole. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

      Note - all items in this book remain the sole intellectual property of their respectful owners. When it was possible sources were provided.

      Chapter 1

      A Little Bit of Background

      The United States is the world's oldest surviving federation. It is a constitutional republic and representative democracy. The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the U.S. Constitution. In the American system, citizens are subject to three levels of government. These are federal, state, and local. At the local government level duties are commonly split between county and municipal governments.

      The federal government is composed of three branches:

      Legislative: The bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. They are responsible for making federal law, declaring war, approving treaties, controls the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment.

      Executive: The President is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law, and appoints the members of the Cabinet, and other officers.

      Judicial: The Supreme Court, whose judges are appointed by the President with Senate approval. They are responsible for interpreting laws and overturning those they find unconstitutional.

      The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, each representing a congressional district for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states by population every tenth year. As of the 2000 census, seven states have the minimum of one representative, while California, the most populous state, has fifty-three. The Senate has 100 members with each state having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one third of Senate seats are up for election every other year.

      The President serves a four-year term and may be elected to the office for

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